Quick Summary
Situated in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a public established in 1975. Ranked #549 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45000 students including 5% from outside Saudi Arabia. Known for strengths in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier medical and health education in the Eastern Province, high research output, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Subject Strengths
MedicineDentistryNursingArchitectureCivil Engineering
Founded1975
TypePublic
Total Students45000
Intl Students5%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban
Campus Size800 acres
Affiliated HospitalsKing Fahd Hospital of the University (KFHU)
AccreditationEducation Evaluation Commission (EEC), National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#549
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering, Design, Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Science, Arts, Education, Computer Science and Information Technology
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Basic and Applied Scientific Research Center (BASRC)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Education Evaluation Commission (EEC), National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.75
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For Saudi nationals, high performance in GAT (Qudurat) and SAAT (Tahsili) exams is the primary criterion for selection.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Saudi Riyal
Living Cost
SR24,375/yr
per year · SAR
PG Tuition
SR30,000/yr
per year · SAR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
SR54,375/yr
tuition + living + essentials · SAR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering, Design, Architecture and Planning, Business Administration, Science, Arts, Education, Computer Science and Information Technology programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Nursing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$25,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory clinical rotations for medical fields and summer internships for engineering and business.
Industry Connections
Saudi AramcoSABICMinistry of HealthMinistry of Education
Notable Alumni
Distinguished Saudi medical consultants, ministers, and urban planners.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, football stadiums, indoor sports halls, fitness centers.
Student Clubs
Academic clubs, community service, arts and culture, sports clubs.
Library Resources
Central Library with extensive digital database access and specialized branch libraries.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available